England Cricket: Your Guide to a Blockbuster 2026 International Summer!

Cricket fans, mark your calendars! The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled a thrilling international summer schedule for 2026, promising a packed season of exhilarating Test matches, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and Vitality IT20s for both the Men’s and Women’s teams. With star-studded opponents, iconic venues, and a major global tournament, 2026 is set to be an unforgettable year for English cricket.

A Summer of High Stakes and Exciting Action

Both England Men’s and Women’s teams will face formidable challenges, ensuring captivating cricket across formats. From intense Test series to explosive T20 encounters, there’s something for every fan.

England Men’s Fixtures

The Men’s team will host three major touring sides, setting the stage for some classic encounters:

• vs. New Zealand (Rothesay Test Series): The summer kicks off with a three-match Test series against New Zealand, promising a battle of skill and endurance.
  • June 4: 1st Test – Lord’s, London (11 am)
  • June 17: 2nd Test – The Kia Oval, London (11 am)
  • June 25: 3rd Test – Trent Bridge, Nottingham (11 am)
• vs. India (Vitality IT20 & Metro Bank ODI Series): A white-ball spectacular against cricketing giants India, featuring a five-match IT20 series followed by three ODIs. Expect fireworks!
  • July 1: 1st IT20 – Banks Homes Riverside, Durham (6:30 pm)
  • July 4: 2nd IT20 – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester (2:30 pm)
  • July 7: 3rd IT20 – Trent Bridge, Nottingham (6:30 pm)
  • July 9: 4th IT20 – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol (6:30 pm)
  • July 11: 5th IT20 – Utilita Bowl, Southampton (6:30 pm)
  • July 14: 1st ODI – Edgbaston, Birmingham (1 pm)
  • July 16: 2nd ODI – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (1 pm)
  • July 19: 3rd ODI – Lord’s, London (11 am)
• vs. Pakistan (Rothesay Test Series): The summer concludes with a highly anticipated three-match Test series against Pakistan, rekindling one of cricket’s most historic rivalries.
  • August 19: 1st Test – Headingley, Leeds (11 am)
  • August 27: 2nd Test – Lord’s, London (11 am)
  • September 9: 3rd Test – Edgbaston, Birmingham (11 am)
• vs. Sri Lanka (Vitality IT20 & Metro Bank ODI Series): England will round off their white-ball summer against Sri Lanka, featuring three IT20s and three ODIs.
  • September 15: 1st IT20 – Utilita Bowl, Southampton (6:30 pm)
  • September 17: 2nd IT20 – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (6:30 pm)
  • September 19: 3rd IT20 – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester (time to be confirmed)
  • September 22: 1st ODI – Banks Homes Riverside, Durham (12:30 pm)
  • September 24: 2nd ODI – Headingley, Leeds (12:30 pm)
  • September 27: 3rd ODI – The Kia Oval, London (10:30 am)

England Women’s Fixtures

The England Women’s team also has a packed schedule, including two white-ball series and a significant home Test, before hosting a major ICC tournament:

• vs. New Zealand (Metro Bank ODI & Vitality IT20 Series): The Women’s summer begins with thrilling white-ball action against New Zealand.
  • May 10: 1st ODI – Banks Homes Riverside, Durham (11 am)
  • May 13: 2nd ODI – The County Ground, Northampton (1 pm)
  • May 16: 3rd ODI – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (11 am)
  • May 20: 1st IT20 – The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby (6:30 pm)
  • May 23: 2nd IT20 – The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury (2:30 pm)
  • May 25: 3rd IT20 – The 1st Central County Ground, Hove (time to be confirmed)
• vs. India (Vitality IT20 Series & Rothesay Test): A challenging series against India, featuring IT20s and a highly anticipated home Test match at the iconic Lord’s.
  • May 28: 1st IT20 – Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford (6:30 pm)
  • May 30: 2nd IT20 – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol (time to be confirmed)
  • June 2: 3rd IT20 – The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton (6:30 pm)
  • July 10: 1st Test – Lord’s, London (11 am)
• ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: England will host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, bringing global cricketing talent to home soil.
  • June 12 to July 5
• vs. Ireland (Metro Bank ODI Series): The Women’s summer rounds off with a three-match ODI series against Ireland.
  • September 1: 1st ODI – The Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester (1 pm)
  • September 3: 2nd ODI – The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby (1 pm)
  • September 6: 3rd ODI – Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester (11 am)

Don’t Miss Out!

This packed summer schedule offers countless opportunities to witness world-class cricket across the country. The 2026 ballot for tickets will open on 2nd September 2025. To enter the ballot and secure your chance to see England in action, visit ecb.co.uk/2026tickets. Stay tuned to the ECB’s official channels for further announcements regarding international disability fixtures.

For more details on the fixtures, visit the official ECB announcement: England Cricket Fixtures for 2026 International Summer Announced

Last Updated on July 25, 2025 by Sports Tourist